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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650.01, 897.11 and 401.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650.01, 897.11 and 401.41 is: 554.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650.01 : 897.11 = 401.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650.01/897.11 = 401.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650.01x = 897.11 × 401.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650.01x = 360,108.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,108.93/650.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.01

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